The North Atlantic Treaty Organization will turn 70 this week, amid celebrations in Washington. Established on April 4 1949 by 12 Western states, it has now nearly 30 members and is still growing. Will it be able to cope with new challenges with the global liberal order fast fading?

The second issue of the EU Global Strategy Watch – a IAI-FEPS joint initiative - offers an analytical overview of the progress achieved by the Strategy in four crucial areas: the deepening of the strategic partnership between the EU and NATO; civilian capability development and the adoption of the Civilian Compact; the implementation of a joined-up approach to migration; and the progress of the EUGS in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA